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Newton

International Narrative Competition

North American Premiere

India | 104 MINUTES | Hindi | English subtitles

NEWTON

Drama, Comedy
India, the world’s largest democracy, is preparing for an election. With more than 800 million voters, this is a logistical puzzle of epic proportions. Newton is an idealistic young office clerk volunteering to be a poll worker. He’s keen to put his energy to good use and help his country. When he is presented with an opportunity to head up a dangerous polling station in the deepest jungle, which has been besieged by communist troops for decades, Newton eagerly jumps at the opportunity to prove his mettle.

Amit V. Masurkar brings a light touch to this modern parable about politics and democracy, raising universal questions while focusing on a very local story. Rajkummar Rao’s portrayal of Newton strikes the right balance between sincerity and humor, and anchors the rest of the colorful characters, as Newton stubbornly defies the cynicism and danger all around fulfill his duty as a citizen. But how far will he go?

—Jule Rozite

CAST & CREDITS

Directed by Amit V Masurkar

After studying engineering and history, Mumbai-based Amit V Masurkar wrote extensively for sketch and stand up comedy shows. His directorial debut, Sulemani Keeda (2014) was an indie sleeper hit. Newton is his second feature film.
Director
Amit V Masurkar
Screenwriter
Mayank Tewari, Amit V Masurkar
Cinematographer
Swapnil S Sonawane
Editor
Shweta Venkat
Composer
Naren Chandavarkar & Benedict Taylor
Executive Producer
Raghav Gupta
Producer
Manish Mundra
Associate Producer
Shiladitya Bora
Cast
Rajkummar Rao, Anjali Patil, Pankaj Tripathi, Raghubir Yadav

CONTACTS

International Sales Contact
Shraddha Chauhan
Drishyam Films
Mumbai, 400053
Phone: +91 992 036 0585
shraddha@drishyamfilms.com
US Sales Contact
Shraddha Chauhan
Drishyam Films
Mumbai, 400053
Phone: +91 992 036 0585
shraddha@drishyamfilms.com
Press Contact
Thessa Mooij
Silversalt PR
New York, NY 10012
Phone: 646 637 4700
thessa@silversaltpr.com
Print Source
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Festival Strategies
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